Mental Health Services

Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Questions (221)

Violet-Anne Wynne

Question:

221. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health his spending plans for an additional €10 million investment to support the development of mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3354/24]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Mary Butler)

As occurs each year following the Budget, discussions will now take place with the HSE on details relating to specific service initiatives in the context of preparing the HSE Service Plan 2024, including that for Mental Health. Further details on how the additional investment will further develop mental health services will be available in due course.